Ransom follows Eric Beaumont, a highly specialized negotiator who is parachuted into crisis situations to defuse them before they spin out of control. Eric is so brilliantly effective, it's hard to know when he's working someone or dealing straight, which is part of his charm
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The Libertinis' UNCLE SEAGULL Set for SFF 2016
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2016
The Libertinis' UNCLE SEAGULL flies again in the Seattle Fringe Festival on February 26, 27, March 4, and 5 at the Center House Theatre in Seattle Center. Written and performed by founding producers Tootsie Spangles, Hattie HellKat, and Woody Shticks, UNCLE SEAGULL is equal parts love letter and ran...
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2016
The Libertinis' UNCLE SEAGULL flies again in the Seattle Fringe Festival on February 26, 27, March 4, and 5 at the Center House Theatre in Seattle Center. Written and performed by founding producers Tootsie Spangles, Hattie HellKat, and Woody Shticks, UNCLE SEAGULL is equal parts love letter and ran...
Stage and Screen Star Robert Loggia, Known for Mobster Roles, Dies at 85
by TV News Desk - December 04, 2015
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Robert Loggia, known for his roles in SCARFACE and THE SOPRANOS, died today, December 4, 2015 after a battle with Alzheimer's. He was 85....
by TV News Desk - December 04, 2015
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Robert Loggia, known for his roles in SCARFACE and THE SOPRANOS, died today, December 4, 2015 after a battle with Alzheimer's. He was 85....
Taryn Manning & More in Trailer for Musical Mocumentary HAPPY YUMMY CHICKEN
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2015
Below, watch Taryn Manning, Diane Guerrero, Suzzanne Douglas, Emma Myles and more in trailer for musical mockumentary HAPPY YUMMY CHICKEN...
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2015
Below, watch Taryn Manning, Diane Guerrero, Suzzanne Douglas, Emma Myles and more in trailer for musical mockumentary HAPPY YUMMY CHICKEN...
The Libertinis' UNCLE SEAGULL to Run 11/13-22
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2015
Dust off your feathers and get ready to soar all the way to The Libertinis' brand-new UNCLE SEAGULL, November 13-22, at the Pocket Theater in Greenwood. Written and performed by founding producers Tootsie Spangles, Hattie HellKat, and Woody Shticks, UNCLE SEAGULL is equal parts love letter and ranso...
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2015
Dust off your feathers and get ready to soar all the way to The Libertinis' brand-new UNCLE SEAGULL, November 13-22, at the Pocket Theater in Greenwood. Written and performed by founding producers Tootsie Spangles, Hattie HellKat, and Woody Shticks, UNCLE SEAGULL is equal parts love letter and ranso...
Ryann Redmond, Laura Dreyfuss & More Set for LADY PARTS at 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015
Uter-me, uter-you, uter-us. 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Laura Dreyfus, Ryann Redmond and more in LADY PARTS tonight, September 26, 2015 at 9:30 pm. LADY PARTS is a variety-show-paced evening of comedy featuring original songs by writers of the BMI Workshop about ladies, their parts, a...
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015
Uter-me, uter-you, uter-us. 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Laura Dreyfus, Ryann Redmond and more in LADY PARTS tonight, September 26, 2015 at 9:30 pm. LADY PARTS is a variety-show-paced evening of comedy featuring original songs by writers of the BMI Workshop about ladies, their parts, a...
Ryann Redmond, Laura Dreyfuss & More Set for LADY PARTS at 54 Below
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2015
Uter-me, uter-you, uter-us. 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Laura Dreyfus, Ryann Redmond and more in LADY PARTS on September 26, 2015 at 9:30 pm. LADY PARTS is a variety-show-paced evening of comedy featuring original songs by writers of the BMI Workshop about ladies, their parts, and ou...
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2015
Uter-me, uter-you, uter-us. 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Laura Dreyfus, Ryann Redmond and more in LADY PARTS on September 26, 2015 at 9:30 pm. LADY PARTS is a variety-show-paced evening of comedy featuring original songs by writers of the BMI Workshop about ladies, their parts, and ou...
Photo Flash: Kellen Blair, Joe Kinosian and More in York Theatre's TUNE IN TIME
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2015
The York Theatre Company hosted the return engagement of the game show for musical theater lovers called TUNE IN TIME, presented by Amy Engelhardtand Heather Shield, with host by Emily McNamara, Musical Director Nate Buccieri and annoyingly insistent timekeeper Sheila Head on Monday, A...
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2015
The York Theatre Company hosted the return engagement of the game show for musical theater lovers called TUNE IN TIME, presented by Amy Engelhardtand Heather Shield, with host by Emily McNamara, Musical Director Nate Buccieri and annoyingly insistent timekeeper Sheila Head on Monday, A...
York Theatre Company's TUNE IN TIME Returns Monday
by Tyler Peterson - August 27, 2015
The York Theatre Company will host the return engagement of the game show for musical theater lovers called Tune in Time, presented by Amy Engelhardt and Heather Shields, hosted by Emily McNamara, with Musical Director Nate Buccieri and annoyingly insistent timekeeper Sheila Head. The August/...
by Tyler Peterson - August 27, 2015
The York Theatre Company will host the return engagement of the game show for musical theater lovers called Tune in Time, presented by Amy Engelhardt and Heather Shields, hosted by Emily McNamara, with Musical Director Nate Buccieri and annoyingly insistent timekeeper Sheila Head. The August/...
VIDEO: BBC America Debuts First Trailer for THE LAST KINGDOM
by - August 17, 2015
BBC AMERICA’s new original series, THE LAST KINGDOM, is a contemporary story of redemption, vengeance and self-discovery set against the birth of England. The eight part drama series follows young warrior and outsider, Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon, American Horror Story), on a fierce mission to recla...
by - August 17, 2015
BBC AMERICA’s new original series, THE LAST KINGDOM, is a contemporary story of redemption, vengeance and self-discovery set against the birth of England. The eight part drama series follows young warrior and outsider, Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon, American Horror Story), on a fierce mission to recla...
Stage Coach Theatre to Present THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, ABRIDGED (REVISED)
by Tyler Peterson - August 05, 2015
All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London's longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London's West End at the Criterion Theatre! To celebrate the 20th anniversary of ...
by Tyler Peterson - August 05, 2015
All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London's longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London's West End at the Criterion Theatre! To celebrate the 20th anniversary of ...
Photo Flash: Tim Burton Reveals Official Artwork for Adaptation of 'PECULIAR CHILDREN'
by Movies News Desk - July 23, 2015
Director Tim Burton took to Facebook today to reveal the official title treatment for his upcoming adaptation of MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN, based upon the best-selling novel by Ransom Riggs. Check it out below!...
by Movies News Desk - July 23, 2015
Director Tim Burton took to Facebook today to reveal the official title treatment for his upcoming adaptation of MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN, based upon the best-selling novel by Ransom Riggs. Check it out below!...
ARE YOU THERE, MORGAN FREEMAN? Song Cycle Comes to NYMF This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
ARE YOU THERE, MORGAN FREEMAN?, a new song cycle extravaganza written and performed by Brittany Velotta, will be presented in the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival....
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
ARE YOU THERE, MORGAN FREEMAN?, a new song cycle extravaganza written and performed by Brittany Velotta, will be presented in the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival....
Musical Theatre Factory and NYMF to Present SALON-A-THON, Featuring Tony Nominee Emily Skeggs
by Sally Henry Fuller - July 04, 2015
This month, Musical Theatre Factory (MTF) will partner with NYMF to showcase a series of late night salons featuring the work of over 20 musical theater writers. The writers of five NYMF shows will be participating in the Salon-A-Thon, including the 2015 Next Link Selections 210 Amlent Avenue, Manue...
by Sally Henry Fuller - July 04, 2015
This month, Musical Theatre Factory (MTF) will partner with NYMF to showcase a series of late night salons featuring the work of over 20 musical theater writers. The writers of five NYMF shows will be participating in the Salon-A-Thon, including the 2015 Next Link Selections 210 Amlent Avenue, Manue...
ARE YOU THERE, MORGAN FREEMAN? Song Cycle Comes to NYMF, 7/10 & 12
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2015
ARE YOU THERE, MORGAN FREEMAN?, a new song cycle extravaganza written and performed by Brittany Velotta, will be presented in the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival....
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2015
ARE YOU THERE, MORGAN FREEMAN?, a new song cycle extravaganza written and performed by Brittany Velotta, will be presented in the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival....
Musical Theatre Factory's 4x15 Round 12 to Include Pulitzer Prize Nominee Landon Marcus
by Tyler Peterson - June 15, 2015
Bay Street Theater has announced that FIVE PRESIDENTS, the new play by Emmy Award-winning writer Rick Cleveland (Six Feet Under, The West Wing, and House of Cards), will extend its run for an additional week due to popular demand. The production will now run from June 23-July 19. ...
by Tyler Peterson - June 15, 2015
Bay Street Theater has announced that FIVE PRESIDENTS, the new play by Emmy Award-winning writer Rick Cleveland (Six Feet Under, The West Wing, and House of Cards), will extend its run for an additional week due to popular demand. The production will now run from June 23-July 19. ...
Musical Theatre Factory's Summer Season to Include New Shows, Composer Showcases
by Tyler Peterson - June 03, 2015
Musical Theatre Factory (MTF), under the leadership of founding artistic director Shakina Nayfack and managing director Danny Abosch, has announced its 2015 summer season supporting the development of 16 new shows....
by Tyler Peterson - June 03, 2015
Musical Theatre Factory (MTF), under the leadership of founding artistic director Shakina Nayfack and managing director Danny Abosch, has announced its 2015 summer season supporting the development of 16 new shows....
Jet City Improv to Present WHAT IF
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015
You made your flight, but what if you hadn't? You did the right thing, but what if it wasn't? It all happened one way, but what if it didn't?...
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015
You made your flight, but what if you hadn't? You did the right thing, but what if it wasn't? It all happened one way, but what if it didn't?...
Starz to Air OUTLANDER Season One Finale 5/30
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2015
OUTLANDER Season One is coming to an end. Can Claire save Jamie's soul after Black Jack's torture? “Outlander” episode 116 premieres Saturday, May 30th at 9PM ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2015
OUTLANDER Season One is coming to an end. Can Claire save Jamie's soul after Black Jack's torture? “Outlander” episode 116 premieres Saturday, May 30th at 9PM ET/PT....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Parent's Nightmare' Episode of LAW & ORDER: SVU
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015
“Shining City” actor Peter Scanavino stars in Wednesday's “Law & Order: SVU” as Detective Sonny Carisi. In the clip below, Carisi takes a no-nonsense approach when it comes to obtaining evidence in a kidnapping investigation....
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015
“Shining City” actor Peter Scanavino stars in Wednesday's “Law & Order: SVU” as Detective Sonny Carisi. In the clip below, Carisi takes a no-nonsense approach when it comes to obtaining evidence in a kidnapping investigation....
Charl Brown Joins New Musical AKHENATEN in Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
A concert highlighting songs from the epic Broadway-Bound musical 'Akhenaten the Musical' is slated for tonight, May 1st at The Triad....
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
A concert highlighting songs from the epic Broadway-Bound musical 'Akhenaten the Musical' is slated for tonight, May 1st at The Triad....
Tony Winner Dominick LaRuffa Jr. to Join MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL
by Tyler Peterson - April 29, 2015
Dominick LaRuffa Jr. is set to take on the role of "Dominick Vitale" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Funeral" (now approaching its two year anniversary) Sunday May 10th, opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. On June 6th, 2015 LaRuffa Jr. will continue on with the cast in Wilk...
by Tyler Peterson - April 29, 2015
Dominick LaRuffa Jr. is set to take on the role of "Dominick Vitale" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Funeral" (now approaching its two year anniversary) Sunday May 10th, opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. On June 6th, 2015 LaRuffa Jr. will continue on with the cast in Wilk...
Tony Nominee Charl Brown Joins Highlight Concert Lineup for New Musical AKHENATEN
by Tyler Peterson - April 29, 2015
The starry lineup is now complete for the concert highlighting songs from the epic Broadway-Bound musical 'Akhenaten the Musical' on May 1st at The Triad. The Tony Nominee for Motown, Charl Brown, will join Broadway favorites N'Kenge (Motown the Musical, Sondheim on Sondheim) and Ted Keegan (Phantom...
by Tyler Peterson - April 29, 2015
The starry lineup is now complete for the concert highlighting songs from the epic Broadway-Bound musical 'Akhenaten the Musical' on May 1st at The Triad. The Tony Nominee for Motown, Charl Brown, will join Broadway favorites N'Kenge (Motown the Musical, Sondheim on Sondheim) and Ted Keegan (Phantom...
Massimo Didonna to Make Off-Broadway Debut in MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2015
Massimo Didonna is set to take on the role of 'Ezio' in the hit Off-Broadway comedy 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' now in it's second year, opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Didonna is certainly no stranger to knowing how to entertain an audience and is ready to take on his first official acting ...
by Tyler Peterson - April 20, 2015
Massimo Didonna is set to take on the role of 'Ezio' in the hit Off-Broadway comedy 'My Big Gay Italian Funeral' now in it's second year, opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Didonna is certainly no stranger to knowing how to entertain an audience and is ready to take on his first official acting ...
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opens 23 May at State Theatre Centre
by Tyler Peterson - April 15, 2015
Black Swan State Theatre Company will present the modern masterpiece Glengarry Glen Ross from David Mamet, directed by Kate Cherry and starring Damian Walshe-Howling (Underbelly, Blue Heelers) and Peter Rowsthorn (Kath and Kim) in the Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA from Saturday 23...
by Tyler Peterson - April 15, 2015
Black Swan State Theatre Company will present the modern masterpiece Glengarry Glen Ross from David Mamet, directed by Kate Cherry and starring Damian Walshe-Howling (Underbelly, Blue Heelers) and Peter Rowsthorn (Kath and Kim) in the Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA from Saturday 23...
Staged Readings of GRINDR The Opera Held This Week in NYC
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
Libertine Idol Productions and Charles Czarnecki present a staged reading of the world premiere of Erik Johannes von Ransom's GRINDR The Opera in concert today, April 7th at 11:30am and April 9th at 3:00pm at Roy Arias Studios, 777 8th Avenue, New York....
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
Libertine Idol Productions and Charles Czarnecki present a staged reading of the world premiere of Erik Johannes von Ransom's GRINDR The Opera in concert today, April 7th at 11:30am and April 9th at 3:00pm at Roy Arias Studios, 777 8th Avenue, New York....
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